Eastern Sun, 7 April 1967
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Title Section25 1967-04-07 1 Eastern Sun Independent National Daily SINGAPORE EDITION Estd. 1966. Vol. 1 No. 256 Friday. 7 April 1967# MC (P) 2251 KDIM 2660 Price 15 cents25 words
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Article148 1967-04-07 1 CAPE KENNEDY. Thurs (Reuter) America tonight launched a spindly spider-shaped satellite toward? earth orbit to find out whether Sir Isaac Newton's laws of gravity can be used to stabilise orbiting spacecraft. The satellite, second of a series, resembles a giant daddy long legs spider. The leg?148 words
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Article152 1967-04-07 1 LONDON, Thurs. (UPI) The Earl of Harewood. Queen Elizabeth ITs cousin, was divorced by his wife today on grounds of adultery. It ends the biggest scandal to rock the Royal family since King Edward VIII's abdication in 1936. The wealthy Earl, 44d and 18th in line152 words
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Article, Illustration371 1967-04-07 1 CHAN KAM YAU - CUEPACS deplores the attitude of Govt towards justified claims By CHAN KAM YAU Kuala Lumpur, Thurs. THE CONGRESS of Unions of Employees in the Services (CUEPACS) the Prime Minister, Rahman, to intervene in the teachers' dispute. The call was made after a two-hour meeting of its congress(Eastern Sun pix by Mok Voon.) - 371 words
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Article59 1967-04-07 1 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs—The Ministry of Education disclosed here today that 5,078 teachers attached to 410 schools were on strike. Teachers were not on strike in three States Kedah, Trengganu and Perlis. The breakdown of teachers on strike is as follows: Selangor —1,688; Negri Sembilan 123; Perak 1,607;59 words
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Article99 1967-04-07 1 HONG KONG, Thurs. (UPI) The 14th Asian Film Festival, scheduled in Hong Kong from May 29 to June 3, has been postponed untfi 1968. A spokesman of the executive committee for the festival announced the postponement last night, after a two-hour closed door committee meeting. The spokesman99 words
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335 1967-04-07 1 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The acting Minister of Education, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, today assured that the establishment of a Teachers' Salaries Commission would not affect the functions of the National Joint Council of Teachers. He said that claims for equal pay for women335 words
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118 1967-04-07 1 PENANG, Thurs. A 19-year-old bar girl from Ipoh told police here today she was raped six times by a "group of men" in a house at the Brown Garden Estate. She said that a week ago, this "group of men" promised her that118 words
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Article44 1967-04-07 1 BANGKOK. Thurs. <Reu-' ter) Miss Aspara Hongsakul, the 20-year-old Thai beauty who was crowned Miss Universe in 1965, was yesterday formally engaged to marry 30-year-old Mom Rachawong Kittikul Kittivakorn, a relative of Thai Queen Sirikit, the Thailanguage Daily News reoorted today.44 words
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207 1967-04-07 1 MANILA, Thurs. (UPI) The Philippine Foreign Office today denied it had released a "Diplomatic Report" alleging that Malaysia was plotting to sabotage the Philippine claim to Sabah. Government sources who refused to be identified told newsmen yesterday that they had evidence of such a plot207 words
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Article44 1967-04-07 1 BOSTON. Thurs. (Reuter) Mrs. Gwendolyn Tandy of Fort Worth, Texas, did not want unhappiness at her funeral so yesterday hundreds of white, red and black balloons soared into the air as fireworks exploded on the ground at the service here.44 words
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183 1967-04-07 1 BERLIN Thurs. (UPI) U.S. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey was flying to this divided city today despite a plot to assassinate him. Mr. Humphrey was in Bonn when West Berlin police uncovered the plan for murder and arrested 11 persons described as leftwing extremists.183 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration1628 1967-04-07 2 CHAN KAM YAU - By CHAN KAM YAU. KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. THE strike by the 10,009 member* of the! > on *> Union of Teachers entered its laft day today at least for the duration of the three-week April school holidays with its secretary general.Eastern Sun picture by Cheah Lin Fatt. - 1,628 words
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Article202 1967-04-07 2 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Malayan Teachers' Union today asked the acting Minister of Education, Enche Senu bin Abdul Rahman, "to make it possible to have a full review on the whole teaching service." This request was made by a delegation of the MTU, accompanied by202 words
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Article, Illustration907 1967-04-07 2 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, wife Toh Puan Raha and entourage will arrive at Christchurch Airport in New Zealand's South Island on the afternoon of Sunday, where the first Press and TV interviews will907 words
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230 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The 3,000-strong United Malayan Estate Workers Union warned today that it would "oppose to the lost any move by the Registrar of Trade Unions to de-register it. The warning was given In a letter to the230 words
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Article76 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Sultan of Kedah, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Malaysian Reconnaissance Corps, will visit Sungala Camp in Port Dickson on Saturday. He will be accompanied by the Sultanah. Their royal highnesses will be received on arrival at the camp by the Malaysian76 words
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85 1967-04-07 3 PENANG, Thurs. The president of the Penang Medical Practitioners' Society. Dr. Tow Siang Yew, today said circulars had been sent to members urging them to do voluntary part-time work in the General Hospital. He said the hospital authorities have suggested 5 p.m. to85 words
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Article, Illustration66 1967-04-07 3 THE Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, Tan Sri Fumihiko Kai, yesterday presented a television set, books and other periodicals on behalf of the Japanese Government to the Southeast Asia Press centre in Kuala Lumpur. Tan Sri Fumihiko Kai is seen here look1n g at the66 words
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262 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Minister of Health, Enche Bahaman bin Samsudin, said today that all health services and facilities provided for the people by the Government would not be fully effective if the people themselves did not utilise them fully. They should,262 words
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347 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The production department of the Century Plastics Limited in Petaling Jaya. which housed about 5500.000 worth of poly-thene-making machinery, was almost completely destroyed in a five-minute flash fire this afternoon. The Are started shortly after 3 D.m., but347 words
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Article, Illustration263 1967-04-07 3 MALACCA, Thurs.—Striking teachers here today pledged to cease subscribing to the Straits Times and switch to the Eastern Sun. At the same time, they set fire to 100 copies of the Straits Times at the Banda Hilir Padang where the strikers teaching in schools in263 words
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Article49 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Enche Salleh Yusof. 44. a former News Editor of the Utusan Melayu died here last night on the way to Assunta Hospital. He was survived by a wife. Che Hasnah bte. Mohamad and five children. He was buried at Ampang Muslim Cemetery here-49 words
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252 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Malaysia Institute of Architects has been asked to consider the new Master Plan for Kuala Lumpur objectively and make constructive criticisms. The call came from Mr. Khaw Ka* Boh, the Minister of Local Government252 words
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113 1967-04-07 3 PENANG. Thurs. Choo Joon Cheow was today charged in the Magistrate's Court with showing "blue films'* at a house in Sungei Pinang Road last night. Twelve men were charged with abetting him in the offence. They are: Chow Keck Leng (23). Ong Kim Eng113 words
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234 1967-04-07 3 JOHORE BAHRU, Thurs. German and other European industrialists will soon arrive here to discuss the setting; up of businesses on a joint-ownership basis. This was stated at a press conference today by the Raj a Muda of Johore, Tunku Mahmud.234 words
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322 1967-04-07 3 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, today officially received on behalf of the Malaysian Government, the final batch of army vehicles provided under the second Australian defence aid programme amounting: to 565 million. He accepted this gift from the Australian322 words
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Article55 1967-04-07 3 PENANG, Thurs. The Penang branch of the Democratic Action Party will hold political discussions every Monday at 7.30 p.m. at its branch office in Magazine Road. The first session starts next Monday. Every Friday starting from Apr 14 the branch will ho'd a "meet the people session." frorr.55 words
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Article259 1967-04-07 3 IPOH, Thurs. The Mentri Besar, Perak, Dato Ahmad bin Said, received further donations for the Perak Flood Relief Fund: Kesatuan Guru 2 Latehan Maktab Persekutuan Tanah Melayu Chawangan, Perak $100; Labour force of Sg. Sungkai Estate, Perak $88; Perak Pyrmid Weight Lifting Body Building Association259 words
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536 1967-04-07 4 COURT HEARS OF: KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A general contractor told the High Court here yesterday that the refusal of a garage owner to vacate a piece of his land in Jalan Perkins which he wanted to sell in 1963 made him suffer a536 words
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120 1967-04-07 4 PENANG, Thurs. Two Labour Party members, who have been detained under the Internal Security Act since 1964 were released today. They are Tan Lip Chee. 27. and Kon Fook Seong. 30. Both have agreed to the nine conditions laid down by the Ministry of120 words
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106 1967-04-07 4 IPOH. Thurs. A twenty one year old divorcee, Madam Ng Ah Keong from Sitiawan, has undergone a successful hole-in-the-heart operation in Bangkok, her sponsor here said today. The sponsor, who preferred to remain anonymous, said he had received a cable from the heart specialist106 words
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60 1967-04-07 4 The Governor of Sabah, Dato Pengiran Ahmad Raffae, (with coat) visited the Second Rangers in Kuala Kubu Bah ru recently. He took a special interest in hand grenades. With one in each hand, he was asking for details from the military officers. On his right is the Commander of the60 words
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Article, Illustration206 1967-04-07 4 After waiting patiently for over three months. Miss Majorie Rongsank, who won the Mis? Malaysia-Inter-national contest in December last year will receive her trophy at a dinner to be given by the Festival of Penang Committee at the Chopstick Room, Hotel Ambassador, Penang on206 words
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240 1967-04-07 4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. A group of 35 officers from the United States War College will arrive in the Federal Capital tomorrow morning on a three-day visit of West Malaysia. The group is led by Col. Stuart M. Porter. On arrival at240 words
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Article, Illustration270 1967-04-07 4 fMIP-TtITTT jMNG AND REPAIRING SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Kallang industrial estate is fast gaining impetus as a papular ship-building and ship repairing centre in Southeast Asia. Some ten small shipyards, set up in the Kallang industrial estate during the past three years, are currently engaged in270 words
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Article, Illustration180 1967-04-07 4 SINGAPORE. Thurs. The Spastic Children's Association of Singapore today received a cheque for $2,431.39 from tne 40 Base Workshop REME. which is one of the largest workshops in S. E. Asia. The cheque was presented to Dr. Tan Kwang Hoh, chairman of the association, by180 words
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396 1967-04-07 4 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Public DoilyRated Employees' Unions Federation and one of its affiliates, the Public Daily-Rated Cleansing Workers Union, were de-registered today. The Registrar of Trade Unions today served notice on the Federation and the Union at the Federation's Headquarters in Race Course Road at396 words
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Article, Illustration197 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Managing Director of Kawasaki Aircraft Company one of the top industrial concerns in the world today Mr. Ryozo Iwaki flew into Singapore this evening to study loca I market conditions. Mr. Iwaki is in charge of the company's sale197 words
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Article117 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs.fhree robbers armed with revolvers and daggers last night held up a shop assistant and three others and escaped with 52.511 in cash from a shop in Rochore Road. The trio entered the shop just as the shop assistant, Ng Nyek Slew, 35.117 words
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Article, Illustration323 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Southeast Asia Union of Seventh-Day Adventists has acquired a new single engined mission plane for service. The plane, a Cessna 180 H. was inaugurated recently at a special programme before nearly 200 persons at the Singapore Flying Club headquarters323 words
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Article147 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Police yesterday found the body of a six-year-old boy, Juraini bin Masyadi, of Hindhede Road, who was drowned in a canal at the 7} milestone Bukit Timoh Road. Police believe that the boy must have fallen into the canal which is147 words
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97 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE Thurs. The Second-in-Command of the Royal Navy's Far East Fleet based in Singapore, Vice-Admiral C. P. Mills, is to be Commander-in-Chief, Plymouth. A Royal Navy release here stated that the Ministry of Defence (Navy) in London had announced that ViceAdmirai Mills would take97 words
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205 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Sim Siong Tee of 181-1, Toh Tuck Road, was today fined a total of $1,850 or alternative prison term on three charges in the Third District Court. He and four others had been charged with possession of 1,002 boxes of detergent205 words
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Article42 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The Anandametyarama Thai Buddhist Temple will celebrate Songkrant Day or the Buddhist New Year at the temple premises on April 13. The celebration begins with service in the morning followed by bathing of the Lord Buddha.42 words
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181 1967-04-07 5 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. The Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, this evening unveiled a plaque to mark the occupation of the new $2 million building of the Ministry of Defence. at Jalan Padang Tembak. In a short speech, the Tunku noted that the Ministry's staff had181 words
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111 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Singapore and Malaysian representatives are now attending a conference of Commonwealth Scientists in the United Kingdom. The conference is organised by the Royal Society, namely the British Academy of Sciences It is being participated by some 41 British scientists at Oxford University.111 words
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Article348 1967-04-07 5 sl4m. worth can he garnered annually around Singapore SINGAPORE, Thurs. Singapore can export $l4 million worth of seaweeds a year if the seaweeds around the island are properly harnessed and exploited. This was stated today by Dr. Tham Ah Kow, Head of the Fisheries Biology Unit, University of Singapore,348 words
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117 1967-04-07 5 CZECHS'PORE CONCLUDE 'AIR' TALKS SINGAPORE, Thurs. Negotiations on air services and air navigation between Czechoslovakia and Singapore, were successfully concluded here yesterday after two days' talks. It will now enable the Ceskoslovensky Aerolinie to call at Singapore in its existing scheduled service from Prague to Jakarta and viceversa. The negotiations117 words
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Article157 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE. Thurs The Management Committee of Keppel Harbour Community Centre will hold a "Malam Anika Irama", the first to be organised by a community centre, at the Victoria Theatre on April 30, at 8 p.m. The programme for the evening will include, among other items, songs, dances157 words
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Article116 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The trial of two youths charged with committing acts of vandalism In a Magistrate's Court last week will be heard in the Seventh Court on July 5. The accused are Fam May Plow and Tan Hock Guan. Fam was found affixing116 words
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87 1967-04-07 5 SINGAPORE, Thurs. There are still a few more vacancies in the Cost Account and Control Course organised by the Singapore Institute of Management. The course will be conducted by Mr. Lim Boon Tong. Financial and Cost Analyst of Light Industries Services This course is intended87 words
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Article166 1967-04-07 5 JERANTUT, Thurs. A five-member delegation from the National Union of D.TC. Teachers will meet the Deputy Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, to discuss parity of pay for D.T.C. teachers. The Pahang branch secretary. Mr. Ng Mong Huat, disclosing this In a press statement today, appealed166 words
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Miscellaneous22 1967-04-07 4 ABU WW DO YOU ftOUNCt UKE ■AnufMßi SB 'LiS 4*r 4 *!r ra 4 f m v M w r 4 M22 words
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Miscellaneous687 1967-04-07 5 s tlpt i'W- MP* HI mi fM TV MALAYSIA .w. >•:. S CHANNEL 5 Kuala Lompur and Pulau Pinang*. Ipob and Melaka; 3/10 Johore Bahru; 4 laipinr: 7 Batu Pahat; 9 Kluang. (Singapore viewers, please switch to channel 2 for T.V. Malaysia programmes). PJL 100 OPENING ANNCT Prog. Summary. 301687 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Vietnam war gets rougher
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377 1967-04-07 6 WASHINGTON, Thurs. <AP). The Defence Department last night denied any intention to replace General William C. Westmoreland as top commander in Vietnam. But it refused comment on reports that General Creighton W. Abrams Jr. will be sent to Vietnam to beef up the command. Speculation377 words
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Article198 1967-04-07 6 PALM BEACH. Florida, Thurs (AP) A government scientist said yesterday he bad Heard "unconfirmed rumours" that the Armed Forces are planning to use laser-powered range finders on the Vietnam battlefields. He said he is worried that such devices, if not properly used, could pose a198 words
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Article86 1967-04-07 6 SAIGON, Thurs. (AP) A U.S. Army General Court Martial today sentenced 20-year-old Specialist Fourth Class Robert Tyson to life imprisonment at hard labour for the murder of four Vietnamese civilians. The court also sentenced Tyson, from Vienna Vir- ginia to a dishonourable discharge86 words
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Article1138 1967-04-07 6 Nurse Amurao identifies him PEORIA, Illinois, Thur». (AP) Petite Corazon Amurao stifled her sobs yesterday, stepped out of the witness box and identified Richard Speck as the killer of eight nurses. Like Miss Amurao, two of the nurses were from the Philippines. Miss Amurao, the1,138 words
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127 1967-04-07 6 UNITED NATIONS, Thurs. (AP) Britain suggested yesterday that the U.N. committee on defining aggression adjourn indefinitely because the likelihood of agreeing on a definition is so remote. Sir Leslie Glass. Britain's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, told the committee that "plain, direct127 words
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41 1967-04-07 6 A BRITISH soldier seen when he hit a demonstra. tor in the Crater area when pro-Cairo Arab Agitators demonstrated in the streets of this British Colony as part of the protest buildup against the three-man United Nations mission here. UPI PhotoUPI Photo - 41 words
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Article144 1967-04-07 6 ADEN, Thurs. (AFP). The United Nations mis. sion on Southern Arabia, now on the fourth day of its visit to Aden, has still not decided what to do in the federation, its spokesman told AFP today. The mission had not even any "plans for today"144 words
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Article65 1967-04-07 6 MOSCOW, Thurs. (Reuter) The oldest woman in the Caucasian Republic of Georgia. Khfaf Lasuria, has celebrated her 130 th birthday, the Soviet News Agency Tass said. Tass said she still worked on a collective farm and last summer picked almost 2,000 kilograms (about 2 tons) of tea.65 words
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Article43 1967-04-07 6 TOKYO. Thurs. (AP) Typhoon Violet with maximum winds of 115 miles per hour moved closer to the Philippines yesterday, U.S. weathermen said. Violet was located 633 miles East South East of Manila moving West Northwest at 9 miles per hour.43 words
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88 1967-04-07 6 The first two coaches of the derailed Nankai express train lie on the dry riverbed of the Onosato River,with the third dangling from a bridge, after the train collided with a truck and plunged Into the river with nearly 300 passengers aboard killing five of them and injuring more thanUPI Photo. - 88 words
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Article113 1967-04-07 6 MONTEVIDEO. Uruguay, Thurs. (AP) A screamy band of about 50 student attacked a group of newsmen including one Wer. German and two Italianj during an anti-U.S. pr> test march last night. The incident occurred shortly after the Uruguay government authorised the Cummunist-controlled mart* in which113 words
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Article64 1967-04-07 6 HONG KONG, Tha* (Reuter) The Hong Ko&8 government has warned or an increase in the nuir.fr: of cerebro-spinal meningit® cases this year. A spokesman of the Medical and Health Serr::?* here said the colony recorded 16 cases with deaths up to April 1. Two people developed64 words
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Miscellaneous149 1967-04-07 6 vs. 11 FROM EXPLOSIVE AFFAIR ALL WORK AND NO PLA/ MAKES EVEN A MAM PROM U.N.C.L.t, A DULL BCV AND KNOWING THAT HIS LiFE DEPENDS ON SHAff* NESS, NAPOLEON SOuD ACCEPTED THE BLONDE'S INVITATION "TO GO WATgRStfiNG.' NOW, SLALOMING SEHiNO HE3 BOAT AS IT STPEAKS DOWN LONG ISLAND SOUND,SOLO FEELS149 words
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STUDENTS' PAGE ALL $5 ESSAY WINNERS
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Article, Illustration321 1967-04-07 7 J|Y career is nursing, an Idea! nurse in an excellent hospital. I have set my heart on nursing and I will overcome all the obstacles to achieve my desire. I have thought of many other careers but what I like most is to321 words
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Article, Illustration246 1967-04-07 7 ONE Saturday night, my friend and I went to a film show at the Capitol Theatre. The title of the picture was called Jack the Giant Killer. It was a really exciting show on how Jack killed the Giant. After the show, my friend and I246 words
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Article, Illustration227 1967-04-07 7 SERVING the school is a *°rk which must be done jy students during his or ner school days. It is an e *sy task for it depends on fur own efforts. It is just wee looking after ourselves. 11 we are well dressed and °ur227 words
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Article, Illustration372 1967-04-07 7 WHEN the human society is gathered in large or small masses, there is always the need for leadership. The question then arises what kind of leadership is needed and how well can it be exercised among these diverse masses? In fact, what is leadership?372 words
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Article, Illustration250 1967-04-07 7 IT WAS the "Tai Ping Chinese Wayang" that I watched. This particular wayang is popular among many Chinese in Sineapore, especially among the women folks. I went late in the evening. The wayang was then performing near a temple. The music could be heard250 words
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Article, Illustration209 1967-04-07 7 ONE day, my friends and I went to Changi beach for a picnic. The sea was calm. We hired a fishing boat and some fishing rods and went out f shing. We set it at a low speed so we could have a view of the209 words
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Article, Illustration186 1967-04-07 7 TENGKU Abdul Rahman is the Prime Minister of our country, Malaysia. He is from a Royal family and is the uncle of the present Sultan of Kedah Tengku Abdul Rahman is a man who never considers himself different from any other people, of all races in186 words
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Article, Illustration326 1967-04-07 7 THINKING of all the modern facilities enjoyed by people nowadays such as cars, gas cooking utensils and living in elegant and luxurious houses. I begin to wonder how our ancestors of long ago could live without all these modern scientific equipments. At that326 words
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Article, Illustration322 1967-04-07 7 TO-DAY, after 10 years of independence, Malaysia has successfully emerged from its infancy and is now proud of her many creditable achievements in the various fields of industry and development In fact, Malaysia is a fine example of what a322 words
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Article, Illustration266 1967-04-07 7 READING is very useful to all of us. It keeps us occupied. Also it keeps us from mischief and idling. We gain much knowledge by reading books. The more we read the more we improve in our English, both written and spoken. Every person should read266 words
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Advertisement148 1967-04-07 7 NEW ESSAY CONTEST FOR THOSE WHO ARE 14 AND UNDER THE EASTERN SUN'S new essay writing contest for boys and girls of 14 and under appears in this page every Thursday. One of the objects of this contest is to encourage young boys and girls to express themselves properly. And148 words
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Article397 1967-04-07 8 TETANY of the problems of developing countries have arisen because their leaders are Impatient to stride towards progress, while their peoples have not been conditioned to the new pace and new ideas. Thus conflicts between the new and old ways of doing things beset these countries. The inshore397 words
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Article317 1967-04-07 8 STUDENTS in the English stream should stop to consider whether it is wise for them to perpetrate the Jokes indulged in by people in Western countries. The sense of humour differs among various peoples. What is considered a harmless prank in one country may be regarded as a317 words
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Article2115 1967-04-07 8 S. Y. LEE - By: S. Y. LEE LECTURER of Economics at the University of Singapore. A talk on "How would the separate currencies affect you in Singapore and Malaysia," at a recent luncheon meeting of the Singapore Junior Chamber. T ET me begin with a simile. The States of2,115 words
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Letters...
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588 1967-04-07 8 AUR hats off to Pro- fessor Soebroto, head of the Indonesian Trade delegation and his team mates, for conducting and achieving successfully their trade mission with Malaysia and Singapore based on facts and realism vis-a-vis to the present day economic and political situation in South-east588 words
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Article307 1967-04-07 8 N. C. KEE - N. C. KEE Batu Pahat THE N.U.T. is a bit too much to go on strike to back its four claims, namely, equal pay for women: housing and medical facilities; DTC Parity. Though it is a long established Union with old experienced leaders, yet they ask307 words
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184 1967-04-07 8 FRANCIS U - FRANCIS U Petalinf Jaya. The NUT, an active union, is on strike over three main issues, one of which is parity of pay for DTC teachers The NUT contends that teachers with the same qualifications teaching at different levels should be paid the same salary.184 words
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
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Article242 1967-04-07 9 Aussie group to buy 'Queen Mary MELBOURNE, Australia, Thurs. (AP) A group of Australian businessmen is trying to buy the cunard liner Queen Mary, the Melbourne Herald said today. It quoted the Australian Syndicate as saying they wanted to use the giant liner to bring British migrants to Australia and242 words
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Article, Illustration101 1967-04-07 9 "STRATHBRORA," the second of three new 21knot, 14.000-ton super cargo liners which the P O Group are building in Japan, did 24.59 knots on her trials in the Japan Inland Sea last week. This bettered the previous tTial speed record of 24.46 knots set by a sister ship, the "Strathardle,"101 words
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171 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. As a further mark of progress and to meet the increased domestic and export market demands, the Sissons paint factory at Petaling Jaya has recently been expanded and a total of 10.000 sq. ft. of factory space has been added. One171 words
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Article150 1967-04-07 9 SYDNEY. Thurs. (UPI) Sir Giles Guthrie. Chairman of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), has forecast hard time for major world airlines in the next five years. In Australia to celebrate flight through the United BOAC's inaugural Pacific States, Sir Guthrie said some airlines may even150 words
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Article15 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs.—The tin price for today was $602.62} per picul, up 87$ cents.15 words
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755 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Activity on the Stock Exchange today was again quiet with industrial prices barely steady. Highlight of today's trading was the new listing of Public Bank Berhad. Somehow, activity here was not very brisk as compared with those previous new issues. The turnover755 words
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Article287 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE. Thurs. April first grade rubber f.o.b. buyers closed at 5 p.m. in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur today at 55$ cents per lb., unchanged from previous close. The tone was very quiet. London advices were about as expected and the market here ruled very quiet at unchanged287 words
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140 1967-04-07 9 BANGKOK. Thurs. (AFP) Thailand will continue to be a rice exporter at least for another 10 years. Minister for Economic AfTairs Sunthom Hongladarom said here on Monday. The Minister said Thailand has exported a total of 450.000 tons of rice in the first quarter140 words
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244 1967-04-07 9 AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Thurs. (Reuter) New Zealand has a much greater export potential in synthetised proteins and chemicals than in primary products, according to Professeor G. H. Roper of of Australia's University of New South Wales. Professor Roper, a world authority In the244 words
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Article62 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs.—The Association of Banks in Malaysia today made the following changes in its rates to merchants: Canada: Buying T.T. 351 2: Airmail O.D. 35-5/8; 90 J/st. 36-1/4 credit bills; 360 16 trade bills. Selling T.T./O.D. ready *«re: Canada 35-3/16; Deutsshe Marks 129; Holland guilders 117-3/8; Belgian fj*62 words
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Article24 1967-04-07 9 ft L S NDON Thurs. (UPI) Rubber market opened very quiet with spot 16-5/8 161 RSS CIF basis ports Aeni 16-3/4 16-7/8.24 words
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Article, Illustration165 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The world's biggest manufacturer of motorcycles, Honda, have announced the release in Malaysia and Singapore of a new super sports motorcycle which, they claim, has many advanced safety and sports features. The release of the new 174 cc motorcycle has been in-165 words
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Article462 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE —Btocfc tuhan»f bid and offer prices officially listed at the close of business INDUSTRIAL Roustead C. *ugar Chemical Co Cold Storage Dunlop (Old) E. Smelting Fltzpatrlck* Fsso Ords F. A N. Ords. CD Gamtnnn Guinness Hume (M> Ltd. Hume (F.E.) Ord. 4. Waugh M B B.8. XD462 words
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Article54 1967-04-07 9 (Manager* fj lee*) 2.26 1.61 Flr*t Malayan Second Malayan 2.36 1.71 Third Malayan XD 1.12 1.23 The Commerce Industry Fund .89 1.00 The Savings Fund XD Malaysian 1.13 1.43 Investment Fund .95 1.03 Sterling Commodity XD 3/1A 4/2 1.00* first Hong Kong XD .95 second Hong Kong .7054 words
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Article108 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. Sineapore Chinese Produce Exchange noon prices today were: Buyers Sellers Coconut oil (FOB) Bulk 45.00 Coconut oil (FOB) Drums 47.50 LOOM Copra Mixed Apr/May 27.50 Sugar (Java) exgodown 25.00 Nutmegs 110s 400.00 Nutmegs B W 185.00 Garbled Lam pong Black Pepper (FOB) 102.50 Pepper Black Special Sarawak108 words
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Article29 1967-04-07 9 HONG KONG. Thurs. (UPI) —Today's money quotations: HK55.*****/5. 740 per US dollar for cash. HK$ 15.99 per pound gterling. HK5262.75 per TQ. HK5262.75 per tael gold.29 words
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Article31 1967-04-07 9 NEW YORK, Thurs.( AP) Steel production dropped again last week pushing the 1967 total 3.8 per cent lower than a year ago. American Iron and Steel Institute reported.31 words
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Article153 1967-04-07 9 SINGAPORE, Thurs. The following ships are expected in port today: Godowns Vessels 1/2 Kosovo 3/4 Limburg 6/7 Golden Spring 8/9 Mahout 10/11 Florida Maru 15/18 Anna Maersk 18 Circea 19 Varild 23/24 Straat Clarence 27/28 Myrmidon 29/30 Mihara Maru 31/32 Benarmin 33/34 Glenflnlas 38/39 Karachi 40'41 Hakubasan Maru153 words
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722 1967-04-07 9 AIR MOVEMENTS S'PORE, K. LUMPUR ARRIVALS IN SINGAPORE Time 12.05 a.m. Airline MSA 029 from Kuala Lumpur. Time 8.35 a.m. Airline MSA 019 from Kuala Lumpur. Time 8.50 a.m. Airline JL 712 from Jakarta. Time 9.30 a.m. Atrllne MAS 121 from Kuala Lumpur. Time 10.30 a.m. Airline ML 451 from722 words
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PARTNERS IN HEALTH FEATURE
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Article474 1967-04-07 10 Dr. M. G. Candau - By Dr. M. G. Candau WHEN we look at the state of the world's health, at the progress which has been made, and the difficulties yet to be overcome, it is clear that the scarcity of trained manpower for the health services is an urgent problem474 words
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Article122 1967-04-07 10 World Health Day marks the anniversary of the coming into force of the Constitution of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 7 April 1948. Each year it is devoted to a new theme that draws attention to health questions of interest to most countries in the world. This122 words
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Article, Illustration37 1967-04-07 10 Some countries have one doctor for every 500 people* others have only one doctor for every 50,000 people. The map gives an approximate picture; for many countries accurate and complete information is lacking.37 words
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Article883 1967-04-07 10 ""EXISTENCE is not enough, to live means to be healthy" wrote the poet Ariphon in the fifth century BC. The Bible confirms that without health riches are worthless. The World Health Organisation has rejected the negative definition of health found in most dictionaries: that it883 words
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Article18 1967-04-07 10 |UTo matter particular may be there Is always and everywhere tial element In safeguarding health team-work.18 words
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Article, Illustration38 1967-04-07 10 THE physician becomes more and more of a specialist here,"a doctor "mechanic" is adjusting the automatic distributor that simultaneously feeds eight artificial kidneys. WHO photo by Paul Almasy. WHO photo by Paul Almasy.WHO photo by Paul Almasy. - 38 words
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Article540 1967-04-07 11 GENGHIS KHANS FORCES CARRIED MILK WITH THEM M ILK has been called "nature's most perfect food" and the story of milk began centuries ago. Yet this story is as new as tomorrow. For thousands of years, milk has played a fascinating: part in history. Its use540 words
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Article, Illustration39 1967-04-07 11 Man from Mars? I\o, it is a worker spraying insecticide in the course of an ant i malaria campaign to destroy the mosquito carrier of disease, and restore the health of the community. WHO WHO photo.WHO photo. - 39 words
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Article780 1967-04-07 11 sanitary engineer, whose role is to control man's environment so that It enhances rather than detracts from his health and comfort is of necessity a member of the health team. The work he does may be less spectacular than that of a surgeon performing a delicate780 words
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Article, Illustration1261 1967-04-07 12 courageous enoufh to try to calculate the global cost of health would need a very accomplished adding machine. Even if it were possible to arrive at a representative figure for the prevention and treatment of the major diseases that plague mankind there would still be a long1,261 words
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Article1265 1967-04-07 12 \I/HO is the most important person on the health team? Who calls the doctor, follows the treatment, corrects harmful habits, sees that the children have good food, comes to be vaccinated? Everything depends on the layman, whether he is sick or well. Nowadays when so1,265 words
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Advertisement38 1967-04-07 10 <M 'X\ MEDICATED DUSTING POWDER Stops: PRICKLY HEAT SKIN ITCH DERMIC ERUPTIONS GRAFTON LABORATORIES s£ LIMITED Singapore K. Lumpur Ipoh Penang Kuching jesselton ABTISEPTIC OUSTING POWDE Kfci^menckd for PRICKLY HE A oust we powote MRMIM E9 pp HEAT38 words
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Advertisement30 1967-04-07 10 7 v «7 V Jo -ii U u mmm f*®sl T\ .s V J. <r* r I "LW* t:; /ri-I'VX cr,n;:!: V V- aP9 re **> HEALTH IS HAPPINESS tory Ltd30 words
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Advertisement101 1967-04-07 11 i EATwHat you like then i»nT THE UNIVERSAL TONIC URODONAL will eliminate all Uric-Acid and prevents Indigestion grd constipation. Sole Agent: C. NICOLICH. P.O. Box 454, S'pore Tel:***** s: DELABARRE SYRUP #111 6 «U>f» *0 *U TM'WO TIOUkEt Obtainable from *11 dupfnutifs 6- Slotet. Vfci MC*T> O NICOLICH a B0«101 words
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Advertisement123 1967-04-07 11 GOOD H HEALTH Nature can and often does in its own inimitable way provide relief from many bodily ailments. For many centuries throughout the world mineral spa waters has enjoyed a high reputation as a natural way to good health, particularly when taken regularly. So it has long bean recognised123 words
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Advertisement132 1967-04-07 12 X js|i&:i:« >■ 4 >:-x:::: wy.y <&>:•:■: K.V.V 35 :*x EVINRUDE WORLD'S QUIETEST, MOST RELIABLE OUTBOARDS 60 years of experience have made "Evinrude" motors the most reliable outboerds in the world. "Evinrude" maintenance costs are lower too. High-torque "Evinrude" motors are quieter, and last a long, long time. From the132 words
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EASTERN SUN FEATURE
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Article, Illustration738 1967-04-07 13 J. J. McCov - All About —Pets Bv ML J. J. McCov 4 PARAKEET that can't be handled is not really a pet, but an animated ornament. Therefore, you should he?in to control your bird as soon as possible. It is wise to wear a heavy glove when picking up738 words
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1913 1967-04-07 13 Joseph G. Molner, M. D - DEAR DOCTOR J By Joseph G. Molner, M.D. Q: I hope I'm not asking a foolish question but I would like to know why cholesterol is thought to be so dangerous, or animal fats so bad. My daddy, who lived to be1,913 words
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Article842 1967-04-07 13 WILLIMA J. PERKINSON - by WILLIMA J. PERKINSON NANA. CCOTT Carpenter, the only American who has lived briefly in orbit as well as on the floor of the ocean in the Navy's "Sea Lab II," and Mr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Chairman of the United States Atomic Energy CommissionNANA. - 842 words
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Miscellaneous146 1967-04-07 13 ©SHAW ORGANISATION LIDO Phone ***** I > Showing! 11, 1.45, 4, 6.30. 9.15 NO FREE LIST) Sellers "AFTER THE FOX" I Victor Mature Britt Ekland Panavision. Color fUA) CAPITOL Phone ***** j OPEN-; TODAY —No Free last! BU am. 1 45. 4 00, 6.30 A 0.30 p.m. ij Rock Hudson146 words
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Miscellaneous242 1967-04-07 13 O R C H A R D ***** IRth BIG DAY! DAILY 3 SHOWS! Show Starts: 1.00 5.00 8.30 p.m. "Grand Prix" Starts: 1.15, 5.15, 8.45 Sun. Holidays Extra Show At 9.30 a.m. Admission: $1.50. $2 50 $4.00 IN SUPER CINERAMA "GRAND PRIX" James Garner Era Marie Saint Metrocolor No242 words
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Article, Illustration373 1967-04-07 14 Albert Johnson - Injured Skinner is dropped By Albert Johnson SINGAPORE, Thurs. Singapore's international goalkeeper, Wilfred Skinner, will not be in the Republic soccer team to meet Selangor in the FAM Cup final in Kuala Lumpur on April 8. Skinner who sustained a bod neck injury during the Hong Kong373 words
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309 1967-04-07 14 SINGAPORE, Thurs. An Olympic Council Coordinating Training Committee has been mooted to implement more progressive and systematic training for the improvement of national sports and games in the Republic. The proposal made by the President of the Singapore Olympic and Sports309 words
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Article79 1967-04-07 14 LAYANG LA YANG, Thurs. Ulu Remis Stanley XI has selected the following players to meet Ulu Tiram Estate Football team on Saturday, at Ulu Tiram Estate grounds. Tem Poh (goal), Devadas, Gopal, Zainal, Poobalasingam, Veerasamy. Rajoo, Subramaniam, Bahari, Sahar, Razali. Reserves: Sellappa, Retnam, Kassim, Krishnan79 words
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196 1967-04-07 14 SINGAPORE, Thurs:—A strong Singapore Combined Schools boys and girls hockey team will leave here on Sunday to participate in the Schools Inter-State hockey finals at Kuala Lumpur from April 10 to 11. A 30-member formidable side comprising of boys and girls196 words
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443 1967-04-07 14 AUGUSTA, Georgia, Thurs. (Reuter) Two top Asian players ore among the 23 foreign golfers who will compete against America's top professionals in the famed Masters Invitational Golf Tournaments starting here today. They are Hideyo Sugimoto of Japan, who has had a successful sea«vn in443 words
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Advertisement599 1967-04-07 14 TENDER NOTICES P.W.D, SINGAPORE Tenders are invited from P.W.D. Registered Contractors for the following works:1. Intersection of Jalan Toa Pay oh Whitley Road/ Thomson Road Slip Road connecting Whitley Road and Thomson Road along the Police Training School. "Civil Engineering" or "Roads" Contractors. Closing Date: 21.4.67 at 10 a.m. 2.599 words
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Advertisement274 1967-04-07 14 TENDER Tenders will be received at the Ministry of Health, Palmer Road, Singapore 2, up to noon of Monday, Bth May 1967 for the supply of 4 items of Drugs. Tenderers must pay a Tender Deposit of $lOO/ to the Accountant, Ministry of Health, Palmer Road, Singapore 2. Tender forms274 words
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Advertisement549 1967-04-07 14 NOTICES GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INTEGRATION ORDINANCE, 1963 (No. 18 of 1963) NOTICE UNDER SECTION 19 (10) Whereas m exercise of the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (3) of section 19 of the Local Government Integration Ordinance, 1963 (hereinafter referred to as the Ordinance),549 words
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Advertisement27 1967-04-07 14 NIVICO SIGN OF QUALITY AND TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENT JVC, J y J£Q FUIIYGUARANTEEI] SERVICE STATIONS THROUGHOUT SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA 1 I 23-9. CANTONMINT ROAD. SINCAPORf 2 TIItPHONIS *****/7.27 words
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446 1967-04-07 15 Vermon Morgan - !l Vermon Morgan DONCASTER, Yorkshire, Thurs. (Reuter) Ben Novus, a 22/1 chance, trained in Shropshire, won the Lincoln Handicap here today. The winner was ridden by Peter Robinson who gained his third sue- cess in the race. The flve-year-old black horse and the heavily446 words
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Article98 1967-04-07 15 GLASGOW, Thurs. (Reuter)—Glasgow Celtic qualififor the final of the Scotch soccer cup for the 32nd time when they beat Clyde 0 here last night in a replay. Celtic will meet Aberdeen *he Cup final at Hampden here on April 29. Results of football matches Payed98 words
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865 1967-04-07 15 PENANG, Thurs. A total of 161 horses, Class One, Two and Five, has been entered for the Penang Turf Club three-day summer meeting on April 16, 19 and 23. I CLASS 1 Ist run 2nd run 6f or 81f 7f or Bi# Advocate x865 words
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Article170 1967-04-07 15 MALACCA. Thurs. Kilat Club playing without their skipper Richard Choe did well to beat defending champions Hakka Association 2-1 in the replay of the Malacca Amateur Football Association open knock-out soccer competition for the Victory Cup at the Bandar Hilir ground here. Their first encounter170 words
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Article, Illustration724 1967-04-07 15 Percy Joseph - By Percy Joseph KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. The French Government has offered Mr. Ronald Theseira, President of the Malaysian Fencing Federation, a nine-month intensified foil fencing course in Paris, beginning in Oc- tober. It will be to prepare him to "do battle" withpix. by Mok Voon. - 724 words
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Article189 1967-04-07 15 TOKYO, Thurs. (Reuter) Japan's Orient featherweight champion Mitsunori Seki battered Filipino Jessie Del Valle with methodical efficiency here last night before knocking him out after two minutes and 41 seconds of the seventh of 10 rounds in a non-title bout. The pattern was set early189 words
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Article46 1967-04-07 15 TOKYO, Thurs. <AP) Kesahiko Uchida, a little known Japanese professional, today fired a 32-34-66 for his best score in tournament Play to take the first round lead in the Yomiuri Open, seventh and final event of the Far East Goll Circuit.46 words
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211 1967-04-07 15 SINGAPORE. Thurs. Highlight for this Saturday's big wrestling meet is the return Big Tag-Team contest between the All-British Team and the All-Chinese Team at the Gav World Stadium for th e Promoter's Challenge Cup. The British team will consist of Steve Youds and Tony211 words
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438 1967-04-07 16 LONDON, Thurs. (Reuter) —A return to form by Jimmy Greaves, Tottenham Hotspur's goal-grabbing genius, has forced England to make their first change from their World i Cup winning side. Greaves was today chosen for the insideright berth in preference over Liverpool's Roger Hunt for the438 words
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143 1967-04-07 16 MALACCA, Thurs. Malacca will meet Singapore in the Malaysian Cricket Association Under-23 interstate South Zone cricket final at Singapore on Sunday. Malacca qualified to meet Singapore by defeating Negeri Sembilan last month at the Malacca Club ground here. Malacca Cricket Association secretary Mr. T. Rajendran143 words
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148 1967-04-07 16 CALGARY, Thurs. <Reu- World badminton champion Erland Kops (Denmark) staved off a first-game threat and coasted to an easy victory tor hi* Third International Tournament of Champions title here yesterday. Kops. who won the tournament in 1963 and 1964, compiled 90 points in148 words
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226 1967-04-07 16 MANILA. Thurs. (AFP) A 5-0 Philippine victory was forecast today in the Philippines-South Vietnam Davis Cup tie in the second round of the Eastern Zone "A" competitions. The tie starts with two singles matches on Saturday at the Rizal open arena226 words
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160 1967-04-07 16 LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Thurs. (UPI). Sheriff Ralph Lamb yesterday warned promoters of the Cassius Clay-Floyd Patterson championship bout that they would have to provide their own police protec- tion. Lamb said near riot conditions arose when the two heavyweights fought here in 1965. During160 words
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288 1967-04-07 16 HONG KONG, Thurs. (Reuter.)— T he Hong Kong Football Association today expressed regret at recent remarks by the Singapore team manager blaming the food and weather for his charges' poor performance in the central zone socce r competition. Mr. Joseph Wong, the288 words
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Article70 1967-04-07 16 LONDON. Thurs. (AP) Ken Rosewall of Australia defeated Dennis Ralston of the United States. 6-4. 6-2, last night in the finals of a Drofessional tennis contest billed as the world championship. Rosewall earlier defeated Pancho Gonzales. U.S. 10-7, while Ralston pulled off a similar 10-7 semi-final victory over70 words
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Miscellaneous61 1967-04-07 16 TIME AND TIDE POTt a "l».#J 21 2 Pm (6 9 ,t): pm. (7.1 ft.). (14* ft 9am (13 3 ft > 4 58 Pm„s'4o am <"' 4 ft 5.43 p.m. (7 9 ft.). Sedill K~i.ii? <8 ffc): 10 37 P m (7 B ■>' m a m 5 361 words
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